in this moment {what is real}
in this moment, i am sitting inside hope, inviting my emotional self to rest, keeping my eyes open (barely), climbing a learning curve, focusing on a little bean, and remembering (trying to remember) to breathe.
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about five years ago, i was in manzanita oregon (a place that has a piece of my heart) at a yoga retreat. during that retreat, i wrote the following: my work is to create peace around me and to write about true things, feelings, and moments so that others will know they are not alone....this is my practice. (you can read more about this here.)
a few weeks later, i started this blog, and that phrase has been a guide as i share things in this space. and, of course, i learned that by sharing the truth, i know that i am not alone.
today is a day where i need to be reminded of this.
for the last two days, we have been with miss ellie in the pediatric ICU. her heart has been "having a time of it." she is okay, and we expect that to continue. but we are scared and trying to stay really really present as we give so much love to this little one.
so if you feel moved, could you close your eyes and breathe deeply and send a little love and a few prayers to a little room in tacoma where a little heart (and a little family) is trying to find its way.
thank you...
blessings,
liz
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Reader Comments (64)
sending you and jon and little miss ellie pure love.
John and I are praying for you Liz, for John and especially for little Ellie, so precious, precious. I have held you in my heart all day. xo
Oh Liz with tears of sympathy and a heart full of love and well wishes, I take a moment and send you love and lots of healing wishes. xo
I breathe a thousand yeses to all that has been said here so far. A candle has been burning for your little family for more than a day. You are all so deeply loved as humans who want to share love and light with the world by being individuals with integrity and a family of closeness.
I hold the line for all your blessed hearts.
oxoxoxo
I am also lighting a candle, my heart is praying for all of you. Peace, peace, peace.
dear sweet, beautiful liz, john and miss ellie jane, i send you all of the love, support, good health and deep rest that the universe has to offer.
love and light!
v-
prayers and love to you and your little peanut. xo
I just paused and prayed... I'm sending loving thoughts your way and prayers of healing.
Reading your tender, heartfelt post I was reminded of a Rose O'Donnell quote I once read in SARK's magnificent "Succulent Wild Woman", namely:
"Having a child is like growing another heart."
May your hearts continue to beat strong to nurture your little one -- and your selves -- through this intense time.
Much love to you.
You are your family are in my heart. I am holding all three of you and sending you prayers. love to you and your family
holding you so much in my heart. sending your ellie so much healing and love....and of course you and jon too. blessings and light with all the fibers of my being....
I am sending lots of love, lots of hugs and lots of prayers your way. I wish you, Ellie and your family peace and strength during this time.
xoxo
I am sending all the love and prayers an angel can hold, which I suspect is infinite.
May the bright tender light and our love surround little miss ellie and give her everlasting good health..this I pray..
Love and prayers and light a-plenty are on their way to all of you. Bless your beautiful, sweet, gorgeous little girl.
holding you all tight...sending love and light and happy peaceful heart vibes to sweet little Ellie...
Oh! Am *totally* with you in my heart, dear ones.
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Oh Liz... you and Ellie are in my heart this morning. Oh sweet thing, thoughts and prayers and light and rest are heading your way. The universe is most certainly holding you. Please keep us updated!
Good luck with this difficult patch. I'm sending good thoughts your way!
i'm holding you and your family close lizzie. i love you. xo
I'm so sorry to hear this. I understand this fear all to well. We had a heart scare with our daughter,and tomorrow she will be eleven. I send much love... whispered prayers to your precious little girl...that all will be well.xo
lighting a special candle. sending strong and special vibes and love. thinking of you.
keeping you all in the light, in my prayers.
xox
praying... praying... praying.....
I have been there with my youngest. She was born with a congenital heart defect. It is so scary when your little one is struggling in any way. I will hold you all in my heart. Sending prayers and much positive energy to you in that little room.
Peace!